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British nations "abandoned" in war-torn Sudan

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Mon, 24 Apr 2023, 7:41am
Heavy smoke bellows above buildings in the vicinity of the Khartoum's airport on April 15, 2023, amid clashes in the Sudanese capital. AFP/Getty Images
Heavy smoke bellows above buildings in the vicinity of the Khartoum's airport on April 15, 2023, amid clashes in the Sudanese capital. AFP/Getty Images

British nations "abandoned" in war-torn Sudan

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Mon, 24 Apr 2023, 7:41am

UK diplomats and their families have been evacuated from war-torn Sudan.

Fighting broke out two weeks ago between Sudan's national army and rival paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces.

The two sides have been sharing power since a coup in 2021, but there's been disagreement about how to lead the country.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey told Roman Travers that the UK nationals living in Sudan remain in the country.

He says they feel abandoned by the British Government, being left there with no power and limited food and water.

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